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What happens when two of the sharpest minds in analytics, decision science, and entrepreneurship sit together to decode how data shapes businesses and how intuition and persistence shape a founder’s journey? In this episode, we speak with Anunay Gupta, former analytics leader at JPMorgan & HSBC and now Managing Director at Xcelyst Partners and Bhupendra Khanal, serial entrepreneur and founder of Dogsee and Himalayan Natives, known for building global consumer brands powered by data. What You Will Learn in This Episode How data quality impacts decisions and business outcomes When to trust intuition over dashboards The realities of starting a company after 35 Why data-thinking transfers across every industry How algorithms shape opinions and create echo chambers Together, they bring decades of experience building companies, leading teams, and making decisions that changed their lives. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:40 – Data vs Intuition: Which One Wins? 4:17 – How Marketelligent & Simplify360 Were Built 10:10 – Satya Nadella’s Bold Prediction: Will SaaS Die? 13:39 – Real-World Use Cases of Data 18:30 – How a Data Background Accelerates Your Career 22:42 – Applying Data to Build Better Businesses 33:16 – Good Data vs Bad Data: How to Tell the Difference 42:39 – The Future is Automated: Data Without Humans 44:59 – How Social Media Rewires Your Brain 51:39 – Why Staying Private Is Becoming Expensive 57:37 – The Fear Holding 30–40 Year Olds Back 1:01:49 – Scale vs Impact: What Truly Matters? 1:06:29 – Using Data to Improve Your Personal Life 1:08:19 – Finding Your Best Business Idea   Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8    ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected]   🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b   🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/    👥 Guest Anunay Gupta Managing Director @ Xcelyst Partners LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anunaygupta/  👥 Guest Bhupendra Khanal Founder & CEO @ Dogsee & Himalayan Natives LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanalbhupendra/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook:   / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/   🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D#   This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels and insured by Himalayan Everest Insurance  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AGS33qQH3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/himalayaneverestinsurance?mibextid=LQQJ4d&rdid=Ccm3aTE9zypUEi6B&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FariZHNDrbMn2vFse%2F%3Fmibextid%3DLQQJ4d#  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hei.com.np/   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram:   / weddingdreamsnepal    Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com    📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #DataAnalytics #Entrepreneurship #StartupMindset #AIandData #BusinessDecisions #FoundersJourney #DataDriven #AnalyticsLeadership #TechEntrepreneurs #LifeAfter35 #AIReady #ScaleVsImpact #Dogsee #HimalayanNatives #XcelystPartners #BhupendraKhanal #AnunayGupta #PodcastNepal #DoersPodcast #BusinessPodcast  

Pet care in India isn’t just dog food. It’s 20+ untapped verticals and the next big opportunity. In this episode, we sit down with Vineet Khanna, Founder of Supertails, a platform building one of India’s largest pet ecosystems with 1,700+ products across nutrition, healthcare, and services. Alongside him, we have Sneh Sharma, Founder of Dogsee Chew, the brand that took a single iconic product i.e. chhurpi and turned it into a global clean-treat loved in 30+ countries. What will you get: -what early players actually do in a market with no roadmap, no benchmarks, and no safety net -why India’s next big consumer unicorn could come from the pet industry -the contrast between building wide (1,700+ products) vs. building deep (one hero product) -the biggest myths about pet care in India—and why they’re wrong -the discipline required to build a bootstrapped company in a new market -the real mistakes, pivots, and founder decisions you never hear publicly   Whether you're a doer, a founder, a creator, or just someone curious about how new industries are born,  this conversation will open up a side of the pet industry you’ve never seen before.   Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:39  Why start a pet business? The easiest question with the hardest answer   7:57  What makes a truly “good” pet product? Inside the craft   8:47  Is this a borrowed industry? How India & Nepal adopt pet trends   11:05  90% of Indian pet parents are first-timers — what that means   12:37  India vs. Nepal pet parents: are they really that different?   13:47  "No competition?" Why this industry is still surprisingly open   15:42  Supertails ecosystem vision: the full-stack pet care play   16:57  What pet founders don't do (and why it matters)   18:47  The hardest part: evolving with the industry   21:02  3 co-founders, one mission: how they divide the work   22:52  Why saying NO matters more than saying YES in pet care   24:37  Why pet products can't be built like other D2C categories   27:07  Niche vs. mass market: why stay focused   28:15  The metrics that wake these founders up every morning   29:42  How they measure market size and real opportunity   Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8    ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected]   🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b   🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/   👥 Guest Sneh Sharma Co-Founder @ Dogsee Chew   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishlens/    👥 Guest Vineet Khanna  Co Founder @ Supertails  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanalbhupendra/  📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook:   / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/   🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D#   This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels and insured by Himalayan Everest Insurance  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AGS33qQH3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/himalayaneverestinsurance?mibextid=LQQJ4d&rdid=Ccm3aTE9zypUEi6B&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FariZHNDrbMn2vFse%2F%3Fmibextid%3DLQQJ4d#  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hei.com.np/   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram:   / weddingdreamsnepal    Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com    📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #PetIndustry #PetCare #PetBusiness #PetParents #StartupIndia #StartupNepal  #IndianStartupEcosystem #D2CIndia #EntrepreneurLife #FoundersTalk  #PetBrands #Dogsee #Supertails #PetMarket #BusinessPodcast  #DoersPodcast #PetCareIndustry #PetLovers #PetCommunity #PetEconomy

The Doers Nepal – Nepal’s Longest Running Business Podcast In this episode, we have Manish Maheshwari, General Partner at BAT VC, former Twitter India CEO, and one of India’s top AI investors. Along with him, we have Bhupendra Khanal, former founder of Simplify360 and current CEO of Doxy.   From decades of experience and exposure, they offer insights into the realities of today’s AI ecosystem. Most people think the AI boom means every AI startup will win. But the truth is the opposite. We’re in the middle of an AI bubble and when it bursts, 99% of today’s AI companies won’t survive. In this conversation, they broke down: -How do you differentiate a good AI company from a bad one? -Why are LLMs rapidly becoming a commodity? -How can platform dependency wipe out companies overnight? -What should a founder really do after a life-changing exit?   And in a crowded AI market, what strategic advantages actually help you stand out? This episode isn’t hype. It’s a reality check for founders, creators, students, and anyone who wants to stay relevant in the next decade.   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:22 — Introduction to Manish Dai 03:07 — The 3 C’s of the Internet 03:24 — Content, Creators & Social Media Dynamics 04:29 — Brand Challenges and Opportunities 07:29 — AI Fads and Wrapper Apps 07:40 — Good AI Companies vs Bad AI Companies 10:30 — Early Bets & Missed Investment Opportunities 15:10 — Why Distribution Matters in Tech 19:00 — Diversifying Risk in Business 20:45 — The Relentless Pace of Technological Change 27:00 — Platform vs UI: What Drives Adoption 29:32 — New Algorithms and Emerging Insights 30:25 — Meta’s LLaMA and the AI Model Race 32:45 — Power of Proprietary Data 33:30 — Google’s Missed Chance at Uber & WhatsApp 36:00 — WeChat’s Dominance in China 37:00 — How Jio Disrupted a Monopoly Market 44:35 — Understanding Customer Psychology 46:10 — Leading Twitter India: Inside Experience 48:25 — Twitter’s Stance on Content Ownership 58:20 — Elon Musk’s X Changes & Verification Issues 1:08:00 — Why Startup Exits Feel Like Divorce 1:10:30 — When a Company Becomes Your Identity 1:23:32 — Life in Nepal: Twitter India Head Speaks Nepali Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8    ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected]   🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3ww6h-19c2d2e   🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/   👥 Guest Manish Maheshwari General Partner @ BAT VC  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishlens/ 👥 Guest Bhupendra Khanal Former Founder @ Simplify360   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanalbhupendra/  📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook:   / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/   🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D#   This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels and insured by Himalayan Everest Insurance  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AGS33qQH3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/himalayaneverestinsurance?mibextid=LQQJ4d&rdid=Ccm3aTE9zypUEi6B&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FariZHNDrbMn2vFse%2F%3Fmibextid%3DLQQJ4d#  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hei.com.np/   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram:   / weddingdreamsnepal    Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com    📞 Call: +977 9813657889

The Doers Nepal – Nepal’s Longest Running Business Podcast What if the biggest threat to your career… is comfort? In this episode, we sit with Jagnoor Singh, one of India’s versatile professionals, who went from leading teams at Airtel (Telecom) to OYO (Hospitality), Unacademy (EdTech), and now as COO at Practo (HealthTech). His story proves that real growth begins where comfort ends. He shares the mindset behind fearless career transitions, what separates a good leader from a great one, and why building new "career muscles" is the only way to stay relevant. We discuss: Why he left a high-growth role at Airtel for uncertainty and challenge The 7 muscle-building traits that let him lead across industries How to identify a great leader by their energy, not their words Why the last 30 days of your job matter more than the first 3 years The 90/10 principle for solving any career challenge How to future-proof your job in the AI era What most people get wrong about career growth, peace, and legacy Whether you're a student, early professional, or founder — this conversation will challenge your mindset and sharpen your career compass.

The Doers Nepal – Nepal’s Longest Running Business Podcast Three Nepali founders who built, scaled, and exited ventures in Bengaluru share their experiences. They discuss: -Differences between India and Nepal’s startup ecosystems -Challenges like brain drain, FDI restrictions, and high equity demands -The real homework every layer(government, corporates, colleges) must do to build a system that works -Shift from services to products for growth -AI’s role in efficiency and creativity -Mindset differences between Indian and Nepali youth. Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8   Reach out to us at [email protected]    Host: Anup Ghimire, Founder of Doers Nepal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/   Guest: Bhupendra Khanal, Founder & Ceo - Dogsee Chew LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanalbhupendra/    Laxmi Khatiwada, Co-founder, Glancewise LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lkhatiwada/  Hemant Kumar Shah, Co-Founder, Finnoto https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemantanshu/   Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/  Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal   Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D#  This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels, the Strength Partner of our Doers Goes to India series.  https://www.facebook.com/share/1AGS33qQH3/  https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/  Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post production and guest curation.  Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: / weddingdreamsnepal Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com  Call: +977 9813657889

The Doers Nepal – Nepal’s Longest Running Business Podcast Most people think LinkedIn is just a place for job seekers.  But what if it’s actually the most powerful tool to build your career, your business, and your personal brand? In this episode, Sampark Sachdeva, India’s top LinkedIn creator with over 100K followers, shares how every client, project, and opportunity in his career has come inbound — without a single cold call. He reveals how personal branding turned into a business model, and how you can use the same strategy to build trust, visibility, and growth in your own journey. In this conversation, Sampark reveals:  -Why personal branding is not just for the successful — it’s how people become successful  -How he built a brand so strong that every lead and partnership came inbound  -The difference between creating vs. documenting and how students can start right now  -Why insight beats data in the AI era  -The rise of founder marketing, and why people invest in the person before the product  -How to overcome the fear of posting and join the top 2% who actually create content  -The mindset shift that turns procrastination into purpose Whether you’re a student trying to build your visibility, a professional aiming for growth, or an entrepreneur exploring personal branding — this episode will redefine how you see LinkedIn and your career potential.   👥 Guest  Sampark Sachdeva, LinkedIn Creator | Personal Branding & Business Growth Expert  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samparksachdeva/   Timestamps:  0:00 Intro 2:51 Why Linkedin (Personal Branding) 6:00 Businesses in 2025 10:30 Linkedin is only for Job Search? 13:00 LN Framework for Students ( 18- 25 Years old ) 16:50 LN Framework for 25-35 Years old 20:13 Insights Vs. Data  27:11 LN Framework for 35-45 Years old 30:08 Getting Viral is not Personal Branding 33:46 Creating vs. Curating Content 36:55 Founder’s Based MArketing  41:02 Linkedin for Companies  45:10 Employees on Linkedin  47:50 Journey of Samparka Sachdeva 51:47 Feel Free to do this  57:28 Formula for Storytelling 1:02:20 What to do now? 1:05:00 Reaching out in Linkedin   ______________________________________________________________________   Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8    ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected]   🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://thedoersnepal.podbean.com/e/w...     🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal  LinkedIn:   / anup-ghimire-9366aa5a      📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram:   / thedoersnepal    Facebook:   / thedoersnepal      🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram:   / viewfindersproduction      Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram:   / weddingdreamsnepal    Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com    📞 Call: +977 9813657889

The Doers Nepal – Nepal’s Longest Running Business Podcast Most people think success means staying where everyone dreams to be. But what if walking away from your dream job is the first step toward real leadership? In this episode, Rosha Pokharel, Founder of SolvDat and former Lead Data Scientist at IBM Watson, shares her journey from being a math lover in Nepal to leading global AI projects and then leaving it all to create a new chapter for women in leadership. In this conversation, Rosha reveals: Why being a “good girl” has cost women more opportunities than lack of talent ever did How she scaled from Data Scientist at IBM to Director of AI in a Fortune 25 company The 4 pillars every AI project must follow to avoid the 90% failure rate The most important skill women must develop to thrive in leadership Why women should stop settling in seats built for men and start building their own Whether you are a student, professional, or dreamer curious about AI, leadership, and empowerment, this episode will challenge how you think about success, courage, and breaking barriers. 👥 Guest Rosha Pokharel, Founder | SolvDat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosha-pokharel/   Chapters 0:00 Highlights  1:21 Begining  1:59 Rosha's Career Journey  4:58 Energy Trading Platform  12:13 IBM Watson ( Why did she left) 23:29 Founded her own Company  27:26 Lessons for Nepal with AI 35:20 Why AI products are failing  39:35 What to Focus on ? (4 Golden rules) 44:20 How to start AI project? Build AI project  46:32 Ideas around AI 49:40 Value aspect of AI 55:55 Global problem vs. Local Problem  1:04:50 Nepalese Diaspora Contribution  1:09:20 Female Leadership  1:11:18 Womens are not made for being leader? 1:16:17 Aspiration for women 1:21:00 Taking Help is good Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8    ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected]   🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://thedoersnepal.podbean.com/e/w...     🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal  LinkedIn:   / anup-ghimire-9366aa5a      📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram:   / thedoersnepal    Facebook:   / thedoersnepal      🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram:   / viewfindersproduction      Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram:   / weddingdreamsnepal    Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com    📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #TheDoersNepal #NepalEconomy #StartupNepal #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BrainDrain #BrainGain #KathmanduInnovation #MVP #MadeInNepal #NepalYouth #NepalPodcast

The Doers Nepal – Nepal’s Longest Running Business Podcast Most of us think e-commerce is simple: click Buy Now, wait a few days, and the package arrives. But what really happens in between? What powers Daraz’s massive delivery network, and what does it mean for Nepal’s future? In this conversation, Santosh Bista, Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) at Daraz Nepal, takes us behind the curtain of Nepal’s biggest e-commerce platform: -What really happens after you hit “Buy Now” -How Daraz manages to deliver to every corner of Nepal -The role of technology and systems in scaling e-commerce logistics -How 60–70% of deliveries already run on electric vehicles -Why sustainability is shaping the future of logistics -The big opportunity: Can Nepal become a logistics hub between India and China? Whether you are a student, founder, or dreamer curious about Nepal’s digital economy, this episode will reshape how you see logistics, innovation, and growth. 👥 Guest Santosh Bista, Chief Logistics Officer | Daraz Nepal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santosh-bista/ Timestamps 0:00 EP 281 1:50 What after clicking “Buy Now” 8:00 Food Delivery logistic Vs Daraz Logistic 13:40 Need for point to point delivery/ Quick Commerce 24:15 Daraz Express 30:09 Point to point delivery in Daraz 1:05:05 Daraz is losing money for building ecosystem 1:17:25 Metrics used by Daraz 1:23:35 Innovation and plugs in around Daraz 1:31:55 How to identify problems to come up with ideas? 1:37:35 Nepal Connecting India and China 1:53:20 Concepts of warehouses and needs of improvement 2:05:25 From engineering to Daraz 2:10:05 Sustainability in Daraz and Renewable energy 2:16:05 Intrapreneurs growing inside Company Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://thedoersnepal.podbean.com/e/why-the-ceo-of-kantipur-resigned-at-his-peak-ep-277/ 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersnepal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersproduction Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com 📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #TheDoersNepal #NepalEconomy #StartupNepal #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BrainDrain #BrainGain #KathmanduInnovation #MVP #MadeInNepal #NepalYouth #NepalPodcast

The Doers Nepal – Nepal’s Longest Running Business Podcast   Most of us think e-commerce is simple: click Buy Now, wait a few days, and the package arrives. But what really happens in between? And what secrets does Daraz keep hidden behind its logistics engine? In this conversation, Santosh Bista, Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) at Daraz Nepal, reveals untold truths about how Nepal’s biggest e-commerce player actually works:   -What really happens after you hit “Buy Now”   -Why Daraz separates good customers from bad ones   -How every return is a loss, and how Daraz manages it   -The strategy behind paying 3PL partners 30–40% more than internal costs   -Why Daraz flipped logistics from a cost burden into a profit-making business   -How 60–70% of deliveries already run on electric vehicles   -The big opportunity: Can Nepal really become a logistics hub between India and China?   Whether you are a student, founder, or dreamer curious about Nepal’s e-commerce future, this episode will change how you see logistics, innovation, and growth.   👥 Guest  Santosh Bista, Chief Logistics Officer | Daraz Nepal  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santosh-bista/ Timestamps 0:00 EP 281  1:50 What after clicking “Buy Now”  8:00Food Delivery logistic Vs Daraz Logistic  13:40 Need for point to point delivery/ Quick Commerce 24:15 Daraz Express as a separate body  30:09 Point to point delivery in Daraz 40:25 Profiling of Customer in Daraz 55:15 Third party logistics partner of Daraz 1:05:05 Daraz is losing money for building ecosystem 1:17:25 Metrics used by Daraz 1:23:35 Innovation and plug ins around Daraz 1:31:55 How to identify problems to come up with ideas? 1:37:35 Nepal Connecting India and China 1:53:20 Concepts of warehouses and needs of improvement 2:05:25 From engineering to Daraz 2:10:05 Sustainability in Daraz and Renewable energy 2:16:05 Intrapreneurs growing inside Company    Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8    ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected]   🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://thedoersnepal.podbean.com/e/why-the-ceo-of-kantipur-resigned-at-his-peak-ep-277/     🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a    📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersnepal  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal    🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersproduction    Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal  Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com    📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #TheDoersNepal #DarazNepal #EcommerceNepal #NepalBusiness #Logistics #NepalEconomy #StartupNepal #GetInspired

The Doers Nepal – Nepal’s Longest Running Business Podcast Since childhood, we have been taught that Nepal is a diverse country. Diversity creates an opportunity for its citizens to innovate. In this conversation, Rupesh Krishna Shrestha breaks down: If you have a business idea then what should you do? -How Nepal’s institutional “voids” create barriers but also chances for bold entrepreneurs -The myth of “no money” in Nepal and why capital exists if you know where to look -The power of lived experience in spotting business opportunities -Brain drain vs. brain gain: why migration is natural but return investment matters -Nepal’s missed niches: spirituality, cuisine, and standardization for global markets -Kathmandu Valley as a potential global innovation hub The hard truth about complaining vs. creating value in Nepal Whether you are a student, founder, or dreamer, this episode is your playbook for turning frustration into execution, and building from Nepal for the world. 👥 Guest  Rupesh Krishna Shrestha, Professor | Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Researcher | Innovator  Chief Investment Officer, XUNO Co. LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupeshkshrestha/ 🧭 Timestamps 0:00 Highlight 0:56 Breaking the ice 1:26 I got a business idea. What now? 6:18 Innovation comes from Youth 8:56 Ecosystem for Innovation 12:36 How to encourage our young entrepreneurs? 16:49 Why industry leader must invest in Research 17:14 Spirituality is our Niche 18:50 How to make it a product? 20:35 How can youth start a business? (Way of Research) 23:06 Find out whether quitting or moving ahead 24:31 How to find gap and problems 26:53 Solve Nepal’s Problem. Why? 27:36 Solve the problem which you have faced. How? 31:01 How to create Network (Types and Secrets) 36:01 Is it easy to do business in Nepal? 39:56 Enabling environment for Nepal 44:21 Clear doubts about Return with partners 47:17 Why XUNO came into existence 49:49 Mentoring in Ideastudio 50:26 Skilling up process 53:06 Process for product standardization 58:31 Relation between ecosystem and innovation 01:00:51 Create opportunities and promote diversity 01:01:06 Asia is going to be the most powerful 01:05:46 What value can we give to the world? 01:07:46 Why is standardization needed? 01:09:11 What actually happens in the innovation center? 01:11:06 What are the tangible steps to innovate? 01:11:36 Difference between innovation and incubation centre 01:14:26 Need of bright minds in Nepal 01:17:31 Lifecycle of incubation centre (Where we are?) 01:18:56 Youth going abroad is not a problem 01:20:34 Trends in GenZ 01:23:26 Right time to leverage technology 01:24:22 Why are good entrepreneurs needed for every country? 01:26:21 Pull factor and Push Factor 01:27:27 Come back home safe 01:28:36 We Co-exist as a society 01:30:56 Mentorship opportunity 01:33:26 Why collaboration is important 01:34:47 Future and Goal of XUNO and Problem solved by XUNO 01:38:10 Facilitating business/freelancers to go Global 01:48:06 Why Nepali Tech Talent is amazing 01:50:36 What is special about us? 01:52:36 What needs to be solved? 01:54:01 How to tap in opportunities by Nepalese? ______________________________________________________________________ Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8    ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected]   🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://thedoersnepal.podbean.com/e/why-the-ceo-of-kantipur-resigned-at-his-peak-ep-277/     🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a    📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersnepal  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal    🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersproduction    Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal  Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com    📞 Call: +977 9813657889   #TheDoersNepal #NepalEconomy #StartupNepal #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BrainDrain #BrainGain #KathmanduInnovation #MVP #MadeInNepal #NepalYouth #NepalPodcast